Schlegel Named Parkville Officer of the Year

Parkville Precinct Captain K. Fruhling presents Officer Schlegel with his award -photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Officer E. Schlegel, received his award the 2022 Officer of the Year Award. He received this honor from the Parkville Precinct 8 and the Police Community Relations Council (PCRC 8) at last night’s meeting. Officer Schlegel was … Read more

Free Music Concert in Essex at Renaissance Park

A free concert “Picnic in the Park” will be hosted by Essex Community Development Corporation on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Fields at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road, Essex, MD 21221. Come hear the relaxing sounds of CAISO Steel Drum Band while sampling the flavorful Jamaican cuisine of Reid’s Jerk Shack, an … Read more

Dundalk Police Precinct 12 News

Here is a report of some of the incidents that were reported by Dundalk Police Precinct 12 over the past week. FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY: At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, two unknown suspects attempted to forced entry into the 1900 block of Synder Avenue. SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY: An unknown suspect(s) stole property from a church … Read more

Nawrocki, Szeliga and Marks Working to Improve Eastern Blvd.

-The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga and 5th District Councilman- Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have been working together with Councilman David Marks to improve the safety of a dangerous stretch of Eastern Boulevard between MD 43 and Carroll Island Road in Middle River. They are happy … Read more

Free Anti-Car Theft Software Provided by County in Dundalk

In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, the Baltimore County Police Department is collaborating with Thompson Hyundai and the Precinct-12 Community Police Alliance in hosting a one-day event to provide Baltimore County Hyundai owners whose vehicles are equipped with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition with the necessary … Read more

Holt Park & Center for the Arts Enhancement Project Meeting

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting a public input meeting to gather public input regarding the Holt Park and Center for the Arts Enhancement project. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be hosted at the Elmwood Elementary School Recreation Center in … Read more

IEP Special Education Resource Fair

An IEP Special Education Resource Fair will be held at Orems Elementary School Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 27  from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is for any Maryland student who has varying needs in the classroom. It provides parents the opportunity to visit exhibitor tables and learn about resources, activities, social groups offered in the … Read more

Vehicle Fire Reported in Edgemere

–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews were on scene of a vehicle fire in the area of Avenue C and North Point Road in Edgemere on Sunday night. The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire around 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2. Units are expected to remain … Read more

More Details on Inverton Shooting in Dundalk

Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 2000 block of Inverton Road in Dundalk. Oficers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the scene of a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 37-year-old male inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple … Read more

Large Tree Blocking Bowleys Quarters Road

–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire & Rescue- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire & Rescue reported hazardous road conditions in Bowleys Quarters on Saturday night. Crews reported a large tree down and blocking Bowley’s Quarters and Revola Beach roads. The incident was reported on Saturday, Sept. 23 around 10 p.m.

Two-Way Traffic Overnight in Harbor Tunnel

The Maryland Department of Transportation reported there will be two-way traffic in the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel on I-895 this week from Monday to Thursday overnight. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the … Read more

County Fire Department Promotes Six Members

Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotions of six Baltimore County Fire Department members to the ranks of Fire Specialist and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator. The following promotions are effective September 23: FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR (FADO) EMT/FF Chase Barnett EMT/FF Joshua Colbourn EMT/FF Kevin Hudson EMT/FF Jonathan Ross EMT/FF Herbert Schlegel FIRE SPECIALIST EMT/FF Cortnie … Read more

Dundalk Shooting Reported on Inverton Road

Baltimore County Police are investigating a Dundalk shooting that took place on Saturday afternoon. According to the report, officers from the Dundalk Precinct initially responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Inverton Road around 12:25 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they reported an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. … Read more

Police Warn Motorists of “Warm-Up Theft”

As we enter the fall season with cooler weather approaching, Baltimore County residents may be tempted to leave their cars unattended while they warm up. The term “Warm-Up Theft” describes stealing a vehicle that has been left running and unattended. These thefts typically occur outside a home, apartment building or convenience store. They are crimes … Read more

Delegate Bob Long: “Juvenile Justice Reform”

-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the problems with the Juvenile Justice Reform bill- The Juvenile Justice Reform bill was passed in 2022 and we are starting to see the dangerous results of this bill. Sen. Jill Carter introduced this bill and all Republicans voted against the bill. Larry … Read more

County Looking for Fair Election Fund Commission Members

Early Voting in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Government is looking for members to serve on its Fair Election Fund Commission. The deadline to apply is October 6. The commission consists of nine members who must be confirmed by the County Council. The Commission will be responsible for estimating the amount of funding needed during the upcoming 2026 election cycle and … Read more